Content related to the sectors: dairy

30 January 2024

Higher quality and larger farms standard litre amendment

The latest standard litre review shows increased milk quality and farmer size

21 February 2024

Cattle foot trimming: equipment disinfection

Lameness caused by infectious disease, such as digital dermatitis, can be spread between feet and cattle on contaminated equipment. Find out how to properly disinfecting knives, to reduce the spread of infectious diseases.

15 December 2023

Cattle foot care: what’s in your tool kit?

Find out more about the cattle foot care tool kit.

6 August 2020

Treating the lame cow: the importance of aftercare

Aftercare is an important consideration when treating lameness in dairy cows.

14 December 2023

Treating thin soles in lame cows

Sole bruising is a common non-infectious cause of lameness, which requires altering the cow’s environment to manage the condition.

15 December 2023

Treating injuries of the horn in lame cows

Cattle hooves can become injured due to physical factors like weight bearing. It is important to treat these injuries quickly to prevent further damage.

17 January 2025

How to block a lame cow’s foot

Find out the correct way to block a foot and common pitfalls to avoid.

10 November 2020

How to treat foul (foul-in-the-foot) in lame cows

Foul is a common infection in dairy cattle and is characterised by painful inflammation of the interdigital space and swelling. Find out how to spot it and treat it.

6 August 2020

Treating digital dermatitis in lame cows

Digital dermatitis is a common cause of lameness. Find out how to identify this infection and treat it quickly before it spreads.

10 October 2024

Treating lame cows

Find out more about the infections that cause lameness and how they can be treated.

1 June 2020

HerdAdvance Overview - May 2020

The HerdAdvance project first recruited farmers in the autumn of 2018, with a second opportunity to join the project in the autumn of 2019.

30 July 2020

Lameness in cows: when to involve the vet

Severe and complex lameness cases should be treated by a vet, so learn the limits of your expertise and consult your vet if in any doubt.